Import from Myki

Use this article for help exporting data from Myki and importing into Bitwarden. Myki data exports are available as .csv files.

Export from Myki

The process for exporting data from Myki is different depending on which platform you are using. Whenever possible, we recommend exporting from the Myki web app for the smoothest experience importing to Bitwarden.

For help exporting from Myki, refer to these Myki articles.

Condition your CSVs

If you exported from a Myki mobile app, you will be required to condition your .csv files for import into Bitwarden. This will primarily involve renaming column headers and, in some cases, re-ordering columns in the .csv.

Each of the following sections will document first the format exported by Myki and second the format expected by Bitwarden.

UserAccount.csv

Exported:

Nickname,Url,Username,Password,Additional Info,Two Factor Secret,Status

Expected:

nickname,url,username,password,additionalInfo,twofaSecret,status,tags

CreditCard.csv

Exported:

Nickname,Card Number,CardName,Exp Month,Exp Year,CVV,Additional Info,Status

Expected:

nickname,status,tags,cardNumber,cardName,exp_month,exp_year,cvv,additionalInfo

IdCard.csv

Exported:

Nickname,Id Type,Id Number,Id Name,Id Issuance Date,Id Expiration Date,Id Country,Additional Info,Status

Expected:

nickname,status,tags,idType,idNumber,idName,idIssuanceDate,idExpirationDate,idCountry,additionalInfo

Address.csv

Exported:

Nickname,First Name,Middle Name,Last Name,Email,First Address Line,Second Address Line,Title,Gender,Number,City,Country,Zip Code,Additional Info,Status

Expected:

nickname,status,tags,firstName,middleName,lastName,email,firstAddressLine,secondAddressLine,title,gender,number,city,country,zipCode,additionalInfo

Note.csv

Exported:

Title,Content,Status

Expected:

nickname,status,content

User2FA.csv

Exported:

Nickname,Additional Info,Two Factor Secret,Status

Expected:

nickname,status,tags,authToken,additionalInfo

Import to Bitwarden

Data can be imported to Bitwarden from the web app, browser extension, desktop app, and CLI. Data is encrypted locally before being sent to the server for storage.

[!NOTE] Items not imported While some item types cannot be imported, you can still add them to a vault:

Web app

To import data to your Bitwarden vault:

  1. Select Tools.
  2. Select Import:

Import items Import items 3. From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:

  • To save data in your personal vault, select My vault. (Optional) Choose an existing Folder to organize the imported items.

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, the imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected. - To save data in an organization's vault, select the organization's name. (Optional) Choose a Collection to organize the imported items and share with other members. (You can only choose a collection where you have can manage permission.) 4. From the File format dropdown menu, select the file format of your exported data. 5. To enter your data, do one of the following:

  • Select Choose File and pick the exported file from your computer.
  • Copy and paste the contents of your exported file into the text box.

[!WARNING] Duplicative Imports Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created. 6. Select Import. If you're importing a password-protected .jsonfile, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears. 7. After your data is imported, delete the exported data file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

Browser extension

To import data to your vault:

  1. Select Settings.
  2. Select Vault options.
  3. Select Import items. A new window will appear.

  4. From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:

  5. To save data in your personal vault, select My vault. (Optional) Choose an existing Folder to organize the imported items.

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, the imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected. - To save data in an organization's vault, select the organization's name. (Optional) Choose a Collection to organize the imported items and share with other members. (You can only choose a collection where you have can manage permission.) 5. From the File format dropdown menu, select the import file format. 6. Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents into the text box.

[!WARNING] Duplicative Imports Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created. 7. Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .jsonfile, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears. 8. After your data is imported, delete the exported data file from your device. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

Mobile

There are two ways to import data when using a mobile device. Direct import with CXP is often the easiest, but is only supported by a limited number of password manager apps at this time.

Most common method for mobile

For most devices, open a mobile browser. Log in to Bitwarden there and follow the web app import steps.

Direct import with the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)

Bitwarden supports the FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP). This facilitates an alternate, often faster import path by removing the need to manually download and handle a data file. The password manager app that currently stores your data must also support CXP, and the steps vary by application.

CXP with iOS devices

To import data using a mobile device with iOS 26+:

  1. Open the other CXP-compatible password manager app where your data is saved.
  2. Depending on the app, find the export data option and choose which items to import. You may need to complete extra steps, like logging in or confirming you want to move data.

[!NOTE] Apple Passwords CXP steps In the Apple Passwords app, for example:

  1. Tap the ⋯ Options icon.
  2. Tap Export Data to Another App.
  3. Check which passwords and passkeys you want to transfer from the list that appears. When done, tap Continue.
  4. On the Export Passwords screen, tap Continue.
  5. Select Bitwarden for the destination and then tap Continue.
  6. Tap Continue in "Bitwarden".
  7. The Bitwarden app will open. Tap Continue to confirm the import.
  8. Once complete, a message confirming that your data was imported will appear.

CXP with Android devices

To import data using a mobile device with Android 14+:

  1. Open the Bitwarden app.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Vault.
  4. Tap Import items.
  5. Tap Import from another app.
  6. Select the other CXP-compatible password manager app where your data is saved and tap Continue.
  7. Depending on the app, choose which items to import. You may need to complete extra steps, like logging in or confirming you want to move data.
  8. Once complete, a message confirming that your data was imported will appear.

[!NOTE] Android CXP doesn't support Dashlane. At this time, importing Dashlane data via CXP isn't supported on Android.

Desktop

To import data to your vault:

  1. Select Import from the navigation menu.

  2. From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:

  3. To save data in your personal vault, select My vault. (Optional) Choose an existing Folder to organize the imported items.

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, the imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected. - To save data in an organization's vault, select the organization's name. (Optional) Choose a Collection to organize the imported items and share with other members. (You can only choose a collection where you have can manage permission.) 3. From the File format dropdown menu, select the import file format. 4. Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents into the text box.

[!WARNING] Duplicative Imports Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created. 5. Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .jsonfile, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears. 6. After your data is imported, delete the exported data file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

CLI

To import data to your vault, use the following CLI command:

bw import <format> <path>

bw import requires a format (use bw import --formats to retrieve a list of formats) and a path, for example:

bw import <format> /Users/myaccount/Documents/mydata.csv

After your data is imported, delete the exported data file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

If an “Import error” message appears, no data was added to your vault. Fix the import file issue and try again.